1. What is Operation Trishul?
    A. An initiative launched by the CBI to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India
    B. An initiative launched by the Interpol to locate fugitives involved in criminal activities
    C. A joint operation between the CBI and Interpol to combat terrorism
    D. A program launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to the victims of crimes
    Correct Answer: A. An initiative launched by the CBI to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India
    Explanation: Operation Trishul is an initiative launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to bring back fugitives involved in criminal activities to India. It aims to locate both fugitives and the proceeds of crimes with the help of Interpol and bring them back to India.
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  2. What is Reddmatter?
    A. A cooling system for superconductors
    B. A rare earth metal
    C. A new superconducting material
    D. A device used to test potential superconducting materials
    Correct Answer: C. A new superconducting material that can transmit electricity without resistance, even at room temperature and low pressure.
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  3. What are superconductors?
    A. Materials that can conduct electricity with resistance
    B. Materials that require extremely high pressure to work
    C. Materials that require extremely low temperatures to work
    D. Materials that are ineffective in transmitting electricity
    Correct Answer: C. Materials that require extremely low temperatures to work, and traditional superconductors need cooling systems to maintain the low-temperature conditions.
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  4. What are the three criteria for a country to be classified as an LDC?
    A. Low levels of income, human capital and economic diversification
    B. High levels of income, human capital and economic diversification
    C. Low levels of income, human capital and economic stability
    D. High levels of income, human capital and economic stability
    Correct Answer: A. Low levels of income, human capital and economic diversification
    Explanation: According to the UN, a country must exhibit low levels of income, human capital and economic diversification to be classified as an LDC.
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  5. What is TROPEX 23?
    A. An operational level exercise conducted biennially by the Indian Navy.
    B. A defensive weapon system used by the Indian Army.
    C. A missile system developed by the Indian Air Force.
    D. An annual diplomatic conference among Indian Ocean countries.
    Correct Answer: A. An operational level exercise conducted biennially by the Indian Navy.
    Explanation: TROPEX 23 is an operational level exercise conducted by the Indian Navy every two years. It is designed to test the combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Indian Navy in a multi-threat environment.
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  6. What is the estimated global average daily salt intake, according to the essay?
    A. 5 grams per day
    B. 10.8 grams per day
    C. 15 grams per day
    D. 20 grams per day
    Correct Answer: B. 10.8 grams per day
    Explanation: The essay states that the global average salt intake is estimated to be 10.8 grams per day, which is more than double the WHO recommendation of less than five grams of salt per day (one teaspoon).
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  7. How does El Niño affect the monsoon season in India?
    A. It tends to produce the largest deficit in the monsoon.
    B. It tends to increase rainfall during the monsoon season.
    C. It has no significant impact on the monsoon season in India.
    D. None of the above.
    Correct Answer: A. It tends to produce the largest deficit in the monsoon.
    Explanation: A transition from a La Niña winter, which is what India is currently experiencing, to an El Niño summer has historically tended to produce the largest deficit in the monsoon. This means that pre-monsoon and monsoon circulations tend to be weaker in an El Niño year, and weaker vertical shear also tends to be weaker. This can favor enhanced cyclogenesis or cyclone formation. If El Niño does occur, India is likely to experience a deficit monsoon in 2023, accompanied by extreme wet and dry events. While the overall seasonal total could be deficient, there are likely to be isolated pockets of heavy or very heavy rainfall.
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  8. What is the “Adopt a Heritage” Scheme?
    A. An initiative of the Ministry of Tourism to acquire top heritage areas of India
    B. A scheme launched by Dalmia Bharat Group to develop the Red Fort and set up a museum
    C. An initiative of the Ministry of Culture to promote the cultural and heritage significance
    D. A scheme launched by the Archaeological Survey of India to maintain and conserve heritage sites
    Correct Answer: A. An initiative of the Ministry of Tourism to acquire top heritage areas of India and enhance tourism activities there.
    Explanation: The Adopt a Heritage Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism to acquire top heritage areas of India and enhance tourism activities there. Private and public sector companies and individuals can adopt these sites/monuments for an initial period of five years to develop basic tourism infrastructure and enhance the tourism experience.
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  9. What is the FCRA?
    A. A law regulating foreign donations to individuals and associations in India.
    B. A tax imposed on foreign corporations operating in India.
    C. A regulation governing the import of foreign goods into India.
    D. A law governing foreign investment in Indian companies.
    Correct Answer: A. A law regulating foreign donations to individuals and associations in India.
    Explanation: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is a law enacted in 1976 to regulate foreign donations to individuals and associations in India. The law was amended in 2010 and 2020 to give tighter control and scrutiny over the receipt and utilization of foreign funds by NGOs.
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  10. Which of the following initiatives was enacted to make Inland Water Transport safer and more efficient in India?
    A. Establishment of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
    B. River Cruise Tourism on NWs
    C. PANI platform for river navigation and infrastructure information
    D. Inland Vessels Act, 2021
    Correct Answer: D. Inland Vessels Act, 2021
    Explanation: The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 was enacted to provide a regulatory framework for inland vessels and make IWT safer and more efficient in India.
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